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Job Description
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
- Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework, promoting efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, nutrition, environment, and life, leaving no one behind.
FAO Country Offices, guided by the Strategic Framework, provide policy advice, technical assistance, and core services to countries in FAO’s mandated areas. These offices implement country-specific priorities outlined in their Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), ensuring efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
FAO Ethiopia country office in close collaboration with Ministries of Agriculture (MoA) and other relevant government institutions implement various interventions aimed at promoting sustainable food systems, providing related technical assistance and policy advice, enhancing access to knowledge and technology, promoting seed systems and genetic resources and supporting appropriate and timely response to food security challenges and emergencies.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the FAO Representative in Ethiopia (FAOR), the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and working closely with the Emergency and Resilience Specialist and in close collaboration with technical and field teams, the Junior Emergency Livelihoods Specialist will support the Emergency Unit in implementing emergency agricultural and livelihoods interventions, including needs assessments, beneficiary targeting, activity planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for fulfilling the following specific tasks:
• Support the design and implementation of emergency livelihoods interventions (e.g., crop production assistance, livestock support, cash+ programs, etc).
• Assist in conducting needs assessments and beneficiary targeting in coordination with local authorities and partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documents, work plans, procurement requests and track the delivery status, including LoAs, operational plans, and procurement pipelines.
• Assist to monitor field activities and collect data on implementation progress, challenges, and results.
• Support the preparation of project briefs, progress reports, situation updates, and donor reports.
• Assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and field missions.
• In collaboration with the Social Protection Unit, maintain and update the beneficiary database, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all project sites.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools to monitor the implementation status of Letters of Agreement (LoAs), budget utilization, and timelines.
• Assist with the preparation of data-driven presentations and insights for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the documentation of best practices and lessons learned from emergency responses and resilience building efforts
• Contribute to the production of periodic emergency programme briefs
• Support the tracking and monitoring of Letters of Agreement (LoAs), including deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly 5Ws and submission to the DRM-ATF Cluster
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in agricultural sciences, rural development, economics, humanitarian affairs, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in emergency or development programming, preferably in the agriculture or livelihoods sector.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and working knowledge of the local language used at the duty station (Amharic).
- National of Ethiopia or resident of the country with valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Basic understanding of humanitarian or development programming
• Basic understanding of data management and analysis principles.
• Good communication, coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions, willingness to team and collaborate with team members.
• Strong sense of responsibility and respect for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and emergency response mechanisms.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and data collection tools.
Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated education and experience in the areas of work outlined in the task and responsibilities above
• Extent and relevance of experience in interventions programming
• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in collecting, cleaning, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data,
• Extent of experience in preparing visualizations, dashboards, and reports to support programmatic decision-making.
• Extent of knowledge and experience in working with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, government counterparts, NGOs, private sector, and academic institutions, particularly in relation to monitoring and evaluation.
• Extent of experience in managing and maintaining data tracking systems, categorizing qualitative data, and ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Experience in using digital tools and software for data management and analysis (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and contribute effectively to meetings and discussions.
• An Advanced university degree (master’s degree) will be an added advantage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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